...Windies star improves ranking
london, england, cmc: IN SPITE OF his failure to score heavily in the wee kend's ICC Super Series Test match, West Indies batsman Brian Lara climbed one place up to number two in the ICC world batting ratings this week.

Ja turn back Trinidad
HEAVYWEIGHT DWAYNE BROWN on Sunday gave a masterful display in the Jamaica Combined Martial Arts Team's victory over Trinidad and Tobago at the Jean Pierre Arena inside the Hasely Crawford Stadium Complex in Port of Spain.

Magical Henry signals return with wonder goal
london(ap): BACK ON THE field after just one short practice session in five-and-a-half weeks, he spun on the edge of the area and curled a shot round the diving 'keeper for a memorable goal.

Cristiano Ronaldo a rape suspect
london(ap): MANCHESTER UNITED winger, Cristiano Ronaldo, was arrested yesterday and questioned on suspicion of rape, reports said. Scotland Yard said two men went to a police station in Manchester and were questioned...

Jordan admits 'stupid' gambling
new york (ap): MICHAEL JORDAN ADMITS being "stupid" in his gambling, but never jeopardised his livelihood or his family, he told CBS' 60 Minutes in an interview to be televised yesterday.

Thrilling Breeders' Cup Day looms
new york (ap) THE BREEDERS' CUP Classic usually holds center stage on racing's biggest day. This time, unbeatens Lost in the Fog and First Samurai, plus Ashado and three other defending champions have a chance to share top billing.